The Botany Department at the Central University of Jammu was established in the year 2016 with a commitment to providing world-class teaching and conducting cutting-edge research in the field of botany. Since its inception, the department has played a crucial role in catering to the academic needs of over 150 students hailing from diverse regions, including the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as various parts of India.
The faculty of the Botany Department consists of a dedicated team comprising 1 Professor, 2 Associate Professors, and 4 Assistant Professors. Each member brings a unique set of skills and expertise to contribute to the department's overall mission.
The Professor in the department is an authority in the realms of soil biology, nanotechnology, nematodes science, and biological agents. With a wealth of experience, the Professor leads the academic and research endeavours within the department, guiding both students and fellow faculty members.
The Associate Professors contribute significantly to the department's research landscape. One of them specializes in plant viruses, delving into the intricacies of these pathogens that affect plant health. The other Associate Professor focuses on plant G-proteins, cell signalling, abiotic stress in plants, and gene editing, bringing a multidimensional approach to understanding plant biology.
The Assistant Professors, a group of four, contribute to the diverse research interests of the department. Their expertise spans a wide range of topics, including genetic markers in plants, phytochemistry, and plant systematics. This varied spectrum of interests ensures that students at the Botany Department receive exposure to a broad array of botanical disciplines, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the subject.
The department's commitment to cutting-edge research and quality teaching has not only attracted students from the local region but has also garnered attention from other parts of India. The faculty's dedication to advancing knowledge in botany and preparing the next generation of botanists reflects in the academic environment of the Central University of Jammu's Botany Department, making it a hub for botanical exploration and innovation.
The Department of Botany, Central University of Jammu (CUJ), came into existence in the session 2016-2017 at Temporary Academic Block, CUJ. It was introduced to fulfil the goal of identifying problems related to agriculture and to identify the interventions of tools of plant sciences for the betterment of society. The Department of Botany has been started with the strength of teachers experienced in teaching and research in a wide range of subjects related to plant sciences such as molecular markers, biofertilizers, protecting crops from abiotic and biotic stress, and protecting rare endangered medicinal plants. The primary responsibility of the department is to set high teaching and research standards using modern tools and technology. The Central University of Jammu is located in the south western part of Jammu and Kashmir where there are challenges in the area of agronomics which impacts crop production. Jammu and Kashmir is an important state where several important crops are cultivated which include rice, apple, maize, wheat, potato, walnuts, almonds, apricots, saffron and local medicinal plants. The Department of Botany aims to identify the local problems related to plants and find solutions through cutting-edge research while studying traditional techniques
The Department of Botany, Central University of Jammu (CUJ), came into existence in the session 2016-2017 at Temporary Academic Block, CUJ. It was introduced to fulfil the goal of identifying problems related to agriculture and to identify the interventions of tools of plant sciences for the betterment of society. The Department of Botany has been started with the strength of teachers experienced in teaching and research in a wide range of subjects related to plant sciences such as molecular markers, biofertilizers, protecting crops from abiotic and biotic stress, and protecting rare endangered medicinal plants. The primary responsibility of the department is to set high teaching and research standards using modern tools and technology. The Central University of Jammu is located in the south western part of Jammu and Kashmir where there are challenges in the area of agronomics which impacts crop production. Jammu and Kashmir is an important state where several important crops are cultivated which include rice, apple, maize, wheat, potato, walnuts, almonds, apricots, saffron and local medicinal plants. The Department of Botany aims to identify the local problems related to plants and find solutions through cutting-edge research while studying traditional techniques.
